Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Operational Manager - Lung Cancer Screening
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Lung Cancer Screening Programme Senior Operational Manager
Do you want to work in a service where we diagnose lung cancer early and save people’s lives? Do you have experience in NHS operational management and are looking for a new opportunity? Are you enthusiastic, autonomous and able to positively respond to change? With experience in the delivery of innovation and new NHS services, including (ideally) a screening programme?
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the expanded Greater Manchester Lung Cancer screening programme. This award-winning programme delivers lung cancer screening to people aged between 55 and 74 years old, who have ever smoked in their lifetimes, from mobile clinics in the community.
This dynamic senior operational manager post will be based at Wythenshawe hospital but will require occasional travel to our community clinics when they are situated at locations across Greater Manchester. Travel payments will be made for any travel completed above home to base mileage.
Responsibilities
You will receive an enhanced induction and training package and be part of an established team with support for you to thrive in your role and contribute to improved patient care, health, and quality of life. If you are successful, you will be part of the operational leadership of the GM LCS programme and within the Lung cancer and thoracic surgery directorate, based at Wythenshawe hospital.
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The Senior Operational Manager will support the Programme Manager by providing senior operational leadership and day-to-day management for the Greater Manchester Lung Cancer Screening Programme, one of the largest and most complex lung screening programmes in England.
The post holder will take delegated responsibility for the safe, effective, and responsive operational delivery of the programme across multiple community sites and providers, ensuring delivery against national and local performance standards, contractual requirements, and payment-by-activity trajectories.
Key Responsibilities:
- Line management and professional oversight of Band 6 Operational Manager(s)
- Senior leadership of administrative and failsafe functions
- Proactive risk management and problem solving
- Deputising for the Programme Manager as required
The post holder will play a key role in supporting the programme’s transition to business-as-usual operations, implementing new ways of working, responding rapidly to operational pressures, and ensuring continuity, resilience, and quality across the pathway.
About Us
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe - what better place to shape and develop your leadership career.
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We deliver care to over 1 million patients & users each year through our 10 hospitals and extensive community services. Our 30,000 plus strong workforce is central to our success and innovation.
Why Join Us?
- You will play a pivotal part in supporting our operational excellence and strategic ambitions.
- You’ll work collaboratively with clinical and non-clinical teams, driving improvements that enhance patient experience, staff wellbeing, and service efficiency across the Trust.
- MFT offers a dynamic, inclusive environment where your leadership, ideas, and expertise are valued.
- You’ll have access to professional development, digital tools and opportunities to contribute to transformational projects that shape the future of healthcare delivery.
- We are committed to supporting your growth and wellbeing, recognising the vital role you play in our organisation’s success.
Join us and help shape the future of our Trust—make a real difference to our teams, our services, and our communities, and fundamentally, our patients.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Zoe Merchant
- Job title: GM LCS Programme Manager
- Email address: zoe.merchant@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0161 2915943
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